GRE Word List
POTENTIAL
existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |